FREE RANGE FRUITCAKE
Steps:
- Combine dried fruits, candied ginger and both zests. Add rum and macerate overnight to re-hydrate fruit. Place fruit and liquid in a non-reactive pot with the sugar, butter, apple juice and spices. Bring mixture to a boil stirring often, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool for at least 15 minutes. (Batter can be completed up to this point, then covered and refrigerated for up to 2 days. Bring to room temperature before completing cake.) Heat oven to 325 degrees. Combine dry ingredients and sift into fruit mixture. Quickly bring batter together with a large wooden spoon, then stir in eggs one at a time until completely integrated, then fold in nuts. Spoon into a 10-inch non-stick loaf pan and bake for 1 hour. Check for doneness by inserting toothpick into the middle of the cake. If it comes out clean, it's done. If not, bake another 10 minutes, and check again. Remove cake from oven and place on cooling rack or trivet. Baste or spritz top with brandy and allow to cool completely before turning out from pan. When cake is completely cooled, seal in a tight sealing, food safe container. Every 2 to 3 days, feel the cake and if dry, spritz with brandy. The cake's flavor will enhance considerably over the next two weeks. If you decide to give the cake as a gift, be sure to tell the recipient that they are very lucky indeed.
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Amar Coleman
[email protected]This fruitcake is the perfect holiday gift. It's easy to make and it's always a hit. I highly recommend this recipe.
Namukwaya Janat
[email protected]I made this fruitcake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the fruits and nuts added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making this again.
Rahma Hassani
[email protected]This fruitcake is a bit boozy for my taste, but it's still very good. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the fruits and nuts add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch.
Nepal Technical Kura
[email protected]I was skeptical about making this fruitcake because I'm not a big fan of dried fruit, but I was pleasantly surprised. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the dried fruit was not overpowering. I will definitely be making this again.
Muhammad Shuaib
[email protected]This fruitcake is a family tradition in our house. We make it every year for Christmas and it's always a hit. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the fruits and nuts add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch.
Khizar Warraich
[email protected]I've made this fruitcake several times now and it always turns out great. It's a bit of work to make, but it's worth it. The cake is moist and flavorful, and it keeps well for weeks.
Flavia Bukirwa
[email protected]This fruitcake was a bit dry for my taste, but it was still very flavorful. The fruits and nuts added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch.
MD NAHID STUDENT
[email protected]I made this fruitcake for a bake sale and it sold out in minutes! Everyone loved the moist texture and the variety of fruits and nuts. I will definitely be making this again.
Md tajar islam Chowdhury
[email protected]This fruitcake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the fruits and nuts add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch.
Leato Tshuma
[email protected]This fruitcake is the perfect holiday gift. It's easy to make and it's always a hit. I highly recommend this recipe.
Parash Dhami
[email protected]I made this fruitcake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the fruits and nuts added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making this again.
Butt Brand
[email protected]This fruitcake is a bit boozy for my taste, but it's still very good. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the fruits and nuts add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch.
ukor munachi
[email protected]I was skeptical about making this fruitcake because I'm not a big fan of dried fruit, but I was pleasantly surprised. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the dried fruit was not overpowering. I will definitely be making this again.
Robert Salazar
[email protected]This fruitcake is a family tradition in our house. We make it every year for Christmas and it's always a hit. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the fruits and nuts add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch.
Ehson Tariq
[email protected]I've made this fruitcake several times now and it always turns out great. It's a bit of work to make, but it's worth it. The cake is moist and flavorful, and it keeps well for weeks.
Joann Borja
[email protected]This is the best fruitcake I have ever had! The flavors are so rich and the texture is perfect. I highly recommend this recipe.
Md imran ali shuvo
[email protected]This fruitcake was a hit at our Christmas party! Everyone loved the moist texture and the variety of fruits and nuts. I will definitely be making this again next year.